Visiting Arlington Theatre: what to know before you go
1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Arlington Theatre is a performing arts center in Santa Barbara, open since 1931, with room for about 2,018 people.
Most dates fall on Sunday.
The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 5 dates.

Key facts
- Type of venue
- Performing arts center
- Capacity
- 2,018
- Opened
- 1931
- Address
- 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
- Upcoming events
- 11
- Busiest days
- Sunday
Arlington Theatre, month by month
- November 20263 dates, including Toast - The Best of Bread, Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival and Rene Vaca w/ That Mexican OT
- December 20265 dates, including Herb Alpert w/ The Tijuana Brass, The Nutcracker and Santa Barbara Festival Ballet - The Nutcracker
- January 20272 dates, including Theresa Caputo and An Evening with Alysa Liu
- April 20271 date, including Margaret Atwood
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Festivals (3), Dance (2), Concerts (2), Plays & Musicals (1) and Talks & Lectures (1).
Next events at Arlington Theatre



Other venues near Arlington Theatre
- The Lobero1.1 km · 10 dates
- Granada Theatre850 m · 5 dates
- Soho Restaurant & Music Club920 m · 3 dates
Arlington Theatre: practical questions
How many people fit in Arlington Theatre?
Arlington Theatre has a capacity of about 2,018; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Arlington Theatre open?
Arlington Theatre opened in 1931.
What kind of events does Arlington Theatre host?
Upcoming dates by category: Festivals (3), Dance (2), Concerts (2) and Plays & Musicals (1).
Which month has the most events at Arlington Theatre?
December 2026, with 5 dates, including Herb Alpert w/ The Tijuana Brass and The Nutcracker.
Which other venues are close to Arlington Theatre?
The Lobero (1.1 km) and Granada Theatre (850 m).
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